Agreed. I’m shopping for a house right now, and I can’t even imagine how people did it in the past.
Man, you're in for a picnic. Realty is predict to nosedive in value over the next 2 years. Buyers market to be sure...just be careful about what's happening with insurance. Get a definitive quote before you commit and be 100% of the taxes and yearly increments.
I know you've probably done all that, but it's advice I'd give my best friend for the 10th time - lol!